Maintaining Your Diesel in Royal Oak
May 24, 2017
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Royal Oak area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Royal Oak dies... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Royal Oak Drivers
May 8, 2017
Hello, Royal Oak residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Royal Oak auto owners don't need to filter their... More
The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
April 30, 2017
There's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for Better Performance
April 11, 2017
Hi Royal Oak residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the ... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
March 20, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for a check up.In today's TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Royal Oak re... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
March 6, 2017
At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engine... More
To Save Gas Around Royal Oak: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
January 8, 2017
One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Royal Oak who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy ... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
November 29, 2016
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Royal Oak use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit TLC Custom Ex... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Royal Oak
July 31, 2016
All modern Royal Oak vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Royal Oak drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the ... More
The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
July 26, 2016
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Royal Oak area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Royal Oak can conser... More